A proper splash of colour is heading for the city centre this September, as Sheffield gears up for the first-ever Lick of Paint – a weekend-long mural and street art festival happening from 6th to 7th September 2025.
Led by two artists –Alastair Flindall (aka Neck of the Wood Studio) and Megan Russell (aka Peachzz) – the festival will bring together local and international talent to transform Sheffield’s walls, underpasses and empty corners with powerful, high-quality public art. Together, the pair are pushing Sheffield’s growing street art scene into new territory. Alastair is known for getting stuck into community-led work, combining digital and hands-on methods to
create immersive projects. Peachzz, meanwhile, is one of the city’s best-known exports – a muralist whose huge, nature-inspired walls can be found everywhere from Mexico to Miami. Last year, her Reverie mural in Pound’s Park – a 25.5m high kingfisher-and-heron ode to the city’s waterways – was named runner-up in the Street Art Cities Best Mural of the World 2024. Not bad, when you’re up against the best in the business.
Backed by Visit Sheffield as part of the Festival of the Outdoors, Reverie has become one of the city’s most photographed artworks and a quiet point of civic pride. Peachzz’s nomination alone was a big deal — the top two finish cemented her place on the global stage.
Taking inspiration from top mural festivals like Upfest, Worcester Paint Festival, Cheltenham and Bring The Paint, the team behind Lick of Paint are doing it with a northern twist – no flashy gimmicks, just bold ideas, high standards, and a real commitment to people, place and sustainable artistry. The plan is to make it a regular feature in Sheffield’s creative calendar and to do it properly from the start. Alastair Flindall and Megan Russell – Co-Founding Directors, Lick of Paint Festival: “Lick of Paint won’t be Sheffield’s first celebration of street art but is set to be the first official festival. We are excited to deliver several community-led projects with organisations such as ART+ at the Children’s
Hospital, South Yorkshire Transport and Artworks SY. As part of our commitment to fair pay in the sector and raising the profile of emerging and up-and-coming artists, we are developing a mentoring programme and opportunities beyond the festival’s reach to engage more artists in creating high-quality street art. We are keen to champion our own and bring international talent to the city, raising the profile of Sheffield as a creative hub.”
This won’t be a paintby-numbers affair. Lick of Paint will be the UK’s first mural festival to truly highlight augmented reality (AR) and projection mapping – giving audiences a fresh way to interact with murals and explore stories beyond the
wall. The team are also working hard to make sure this isn’t a flash in the pan: legacy projects, mentoring schemes, sustainability goals, and an inclusive artist selection process are all baked into the blueprint.
The festival is backed by a host of local and national partners including Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield City Council, Spray Plant UK and 1 Up Access. And while the art will be the main attraction, the festival’s impact is intended to last far beyond the weekend.
Street art isn’t just for collectors or graffiti fans. It’s for everyone. It’s part of how a city speaks to itself. Lick of Paint gives it the space it deserves in Sheffield’s cultural life.
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THE PRAT PACK BRING LAUGHS AND CLASSICS IN TO NEW LIVE SHOW
an exclusive evening with Britain’s best loved stars featuring Bradley Walsh, Brian conley, Joe Pasquale & shane richie. Four of the country’s greatest comedy entertainers will tour the UK in 2025 with their own special take on the rat Pack.
The Prat Pack are setting of on a national tour calling in at Sheffield City Hall on Bank Holiday Monday May the 5th. The show is inspired by the famous Rat Pack singers including Frank
Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr, as well as songs performed by Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford.
Packed with laughs and songs, backed by a 15-piece band, the show will let the audience in on the banter between some of television’s best-loved stars - who are also very close friends.
Bradley Walsh says: “People are starved of our type of entertainment - songs, stories, jokes - and banter! It’s an homage to
the Rat Pack but brought up to the modern day, and it’s a fantastic night. We are just thrilled. We all share the same dressing room - we’re mates. We’ve known each other for so long now - and the show is about warmth and family - because we are. It’s great, really great.” Walsh was joined by his three mates and the Barry Robinson Big Band for a one-off show at the Palladium in London in March, and the idea was born for a full-on Prat Pack tour. Fans
can expect an evening packed with jokes that can only come from the chemistry of such seasoned entertainers. Walsh, Conley and Richie were all Pontins Bluecoats earlier in their careers and Pasquale was a Warner’s Greencoat, giving them all a grounding in variety before decades-long careers at the very top of entertainment.
Bradley Walsh says: “The show harks back to the 1950s and ‘60s - the Rat Pack era of Sinatra and the gang. The four of
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us have been mates for over 40 years now and we have a combined age of around 250 years, so a quarter of a millennium. The only time we were on the same show was in 1993 for the Royal Variety Performance.
I’ve been desperate to put something together like this for so long.”
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Tickets available now from sheffieldcityhall. co.uk
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You know what actually makes me smile? My facial muscles.
What happened to the overconfident lion tamer? He was consumed by his own pride.
What does a house wear? Address.
I had a game of quiet tennis today.
It’s just like regular tennis but without the racket.
I took my 8-year old girl to the office with me on, “Take Your Kid to Work Day.” As we walked around the office, she starting crying, so I asked what was wrong with her.
As my colleagues gathered round she sobbed: “But daddy where are all the clowns you said you worked with?”
I joined a gym and said to the trainer, “I want to impress beautiful girls, which machine should I use?” “Try the ATM outside,” he said.
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One is against the law, the other is a sick bird.
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2. The Tea bag was introduced by which company in 1953?
3. In ancient Rome which ranked higher a Senator or a Consul?
4. What is the name for the object that is placed either side of an aeroplane wheel to stop it rolling?
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5. The opera Aida by Verdi, is set in which country?
6. Which dinosaur when translated from the latin means ‘swift robber’?
7. The Pioneer Cabin Tree, considered one of the U.S.’s most famous trees and estimated to be over 1000 years old was toppled in a storm in 2017. What type of tree was it?
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9. Who was the Japenese Emperor at the start of World War II?
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running for charity
32 runners from all over the country took on the challenge on Sunday 27th Aprilto raise money for Leukaemia UK, helping its mission to fund kinder and more effective treatments to stop leukaemia from devastating lives. This year, Leukaemia UK’s runners include the parents of 4-year-old Billie from Sheffield, who recently finished treatment for leukaemia. Leukaemia UK hopes its supporters’ dedicated efforts will have raised around £120,000 to fund more research to stop leukaemia devastating lives.
Blood cancer, of which leukaemia is a type, is the fifth most common type of cancer and the third biggest cancer killer in the UK. Every day, 28 people in the UK are diagnosed with leukaemia. Its symptoms can include fatigue, fever, unusual bruising or bleeding, and repeated infections. Only half of leukaemia patients live longer than five years after their diagnosis. Leukaemia UK will have a cheer point for its 32 runners at mile 21 of this year’s London Marathon.
Russell Bensonof Leukaemia UK, said: “We are so grateful to our amazing supporters running the London Marathon for us this Sunday and cannot wait to cheer them on! Their incredible support will help Leukaemia UK fund groundbreaking research into kinder and more effective treatments to stop leukaemia from devastating lives.” Freyja Harpham and Zac Turner, both 30 from Sheffield, took on the London Marathon on behalf of their four-yearold daughter Billie, who is undergoing treatment for leukaemia. Billie was just 21 months at the start of November 2022 when she came down with what appeared to be a sickness bug. “She’d been vomiting for two days, so we rang the GP who told us to take her straight to A&E,” said Freyja. “They said it was just gastroenteritis and she would get over it soon.” However, over the next few weeks Billie started to experience other symptoms, including a high temperature, bruising, and a cough. When Billie started to struggle with breathing, Frejya and Zac rushed her back
to hospital. Doctors immediately put her on oxygen and started a series of tests. On 29th November 2022, Billie was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL).
ALL is a rare type of blood cancer, most often diagnosed in children aged 0-4 years. It is an aggressive type of leukaemia and symptoms such as fatigue, frequent infections and bruising can progress very quickly. “I felt like the world was about to end. I knew deep down something was wrong with her, but we never expected that,” said Freyja. “After we were given the news, Zac and I just sat and cried and cuddled Billie. It was so hard.”
Treatment began immediately, with chemotherapy and six weeks of a trial immunotherapy drug. One of the rounds of chemo paralysed Billie’s vocal chords, which meant she needed to have a tracheostomy – a procedure where a hole is made at the front of the neck to facilitate breathing. “The treatment felt relentless, and like it was never going to end,” said Freyja. “For almost a year, we were in and out of the hospital. We had to isolate Billie due to being immunosuppressed, so no visitors could help. People used to come and take Ada, our six-yearold daughter, out for us so she could have more of a normal life. But as a family we missed out on a lot.”
Billie is now home and on maintenance chemotherapy. The family have rearranged their lives to enable them to care for their daughter. Billie has now finished her treatment at home, but her vocal chords are still paralysed and she continues to be monitored regularly by oncology doctors. Freyja continued. “We don’t want other families to have to go through what we have, so we have decided to run the London Marathon for Leukaemia UK. We want to turn our pain into purpose and hopefully change the future for people with leukaemia!
We know this won’t be an easy challenge, but if Billie can go through cancer treatment, then we can run 26.2 miles!”
easter care for your pets
Here’s advice from the RSPCA on how Easter can affect your beloved pets - and how to prevent any dramas.
Dogs Easter is a time for tasty treats - who doesn’t love a chocolate egg or a hot cross bun (or three?!)but in the paws of our doggos, these treats can be fatal. Chocolate and raisins are both toxic to dogs, even in small amounts - causing vomiting, diarrhoea, convulsions and even death. Chocolate poisoning is one of the most commonly reported animal poisonings. It’s important to make sure dogs aren’t fed these foods and they’re kept out of reach - and if your dog does accidentally eat them, it’s vital to contact your vet straight away, even if it’s out-of-hours. Never watch and wait in any case of suspected poisoning - the effects can take hold quickly, so getting your pet to the vet quickly if ingested can be the difference between life and death. Keep chocolate and hot cross buns out of sight and reach, and prevent children from feeding them to pets, however well-meaning they might be. If your dog does eat any toxic foods, the vet will want to know how much of the food your pet has eaten, when and what type, so if possible keep any labels and have your pet’s weight to hand.
Rabbits
The classic Easter bunny means rabbits are a popular animal - they’re small, sociable and inquisitive, and often they’re perceived as a good ‘starter pet’ for young children. And at this time of year, after a bit of pester power from eager kids, parents can find themselves buying bunnies on impulse. But rabbits actually have very complex needs and are one of the most neglected pets in Britain - there was an intake of 2,644 unwanted rabbits at RSPCA national animal centres between 2022 and 2024.
“If people are considering getting rabbits as pets this Easter then they need to consider the time and cost of caring for them,” said RSPCA animal welfare expert Dominika Jagoda. “They need so much more than just a hutch at the end of the garden and are very complex animals with needs for company, stimulation and exercise. They also have long life
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spans of around eight to 12 years so are a big commitment for any family. When rabbits are bought on impulse, such as an Easter gift, the owner may not realise how complex they are to care for and what a commitment caring for rabbits can be. We would urge anyone considering taking on rabbits this Easterideally a neutered male and neutered female pair - to research their needs thoroughly and adopt from an animal or rescue centre like those run by the RSPCA and other reputable organisations and not shop for them.”
Cats
Spring is in full bloom over Easter, and that often means we like to fill our homes with beautiful bouquets. But some of our favourite spring flowers, like daffodils, tulips and lilies, can be dangerous for our moggies.
Dominika said: “I, like many people, love flowers - but sadly some flowers and plants can be toxic to our pets so it’s important to avoid these. “Lilies can be a particular problem because they are so popular at this time of year, but people are not always aware of just how dangerous they are to cats. Cats can actually die from ingesting even small amounts of petals from lilies, and the leaves, pollen, and water from the vase can be deadly to them too. Even cutting the stamens out once they have opened is not enough. A small smudge of pollen can be transferred to a cat’s fur, and once a cat starts cleaning themselves, they can quickly fall ill. They can really suffer - it’s distressing to see and heartbreaking for owners. Other flowers such as daffodils, tulips, peonies and hyacinths can also be toxic to cats - and dogs too. However, even nontoxic plants may cause some stomach upsets if ingested so it’s always important to remember to place flowers out of reach of pets. This doesn’t mean we can’t fill our homes and gardens with beautiful flowers - but it’s important to make sure we choose blooms that are safe for our pets.” If you suspect your pet has ingested any dangerous flowers or plants, seek veterinary advice immediately.
The Renters’ Rights Bill is an extremely important piece of legislation for anyone who rents their home. For those in England it represents one of the biggest changes in well over thirty years, and it’s important to be aware of what it might mean to you if you are a renter.
The UK Government’s aim is to give renters much greater security and stability so they can stay in their homes for longer.
What is the Renters’ Rights Bill?
The new legislation is designed to bring greater levels of protection for those who choose to rent their home across England, with measures to prevent discrimination against renters on benefits or with children. The new law aims to end ‘no fault’ evictions, often referred to as ‘Section 21’ proceedings, whereby a landlord can obtain a court order to regain possession of their property without needing any specific reason. The change in law also aims to ensure it is easier for those with children and pets to reside at rented properties. In addition, there are plans to introduce a ‘Decent Homes Standard’ to safeguard a higher minimum legal standard.
The new Bill will also extend Awaab’s Law to the private rental sector. Awaab’s Law was implemented for the social rented homes following the death of Awaab Ishak, who died at the age of two when
a social house he and his family were living in suffered from extreme issues with mould. The Bill also aims to ensure there are new rules that landlords must comply with to guarantee their tenants have a better experience of renting, while at the same time ensuring that landlords can regain their properties in extreme circumstances. Backdoor evictions should become a thing of the past if the Renters’ Rights Bill becomes law in its current format, as tenants will be better protected from excessive rent increases. There will also be a Private Rented Sector Ombudsman to help implement fairness for all parties. It will aim to independently resolve disputes. Tenants receiving benefits and those who have children and/or pets will no longer face discrimination.In addition, any possible bidding wars between potential tenants will be outlawed meaning landlords and letting agents will be legally required to publish an asking rent for their property. They will also be banned from asking for, encouraging, or accepting any bids above this price.
Local councils’ enforcement powers will be increased by expanding civil penalties and a fresh package of investigatory powers and rent repayment orders will also be introduced for landlords.
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The hunt is back on to find the best gardens in Rotherham, with the annual Rotherham in Bloom Garden Competition now open for entries.
The borough’s favourite competition is open to all Rotherham residents.
The categories this year include best garden, best pots and hanging baskets, best wildlife or sustainable garden, and best young gardener. From each adult category there will be one winner and three runner ups. Winners will receive a £150 Love2Shop voucher and runners up will receive a £50 Love2Shop voucher.
The young person’s category will have one first place prize winning a £100 Love2Shop voucher and one runnerup prize of a £50 Love2Shop voucher.
The competition is held in partnership with Rotherfed, Equans, Mears and Rotherham Council Tenant
Engagement Team. Rotherham Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Allen, said: “I think Rotherham in Bloom is an amazing way to celebrate what residents are doing to not only better their home environment, but the planet, wildlife, and their mental wellbeing. Every year I look forward to seeing so many wonderful entries and as always, will be scanning for any ideas to include in my own garden!”.
To enter the competition upload four photographs of your entry here - www. rotherham.gov.uk/ housing/gardencompetition.
If you are unable to enter online you can call 01709 822100 for assistance to enter.
The closing date for entries is Friday 27 June. Winners will be announced at the end of July.
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SyMCa CoMMitS More than £1 MiLLion new South yorKShire Venue
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has announced it is investing more than £1 million in additional funding towards the redevelopment of S1 Artspace. The move, part of SYMCA’s continued investment in South Yorkshire’s cultural industry, is to support the refurbishment of the newly acquired Grade II listed premises in an historic area of Sheffield city centre.
A £1 million Gainshare grant has been awarded by SYMCA to support the regeneration of the site, which has stood empty for over a decade, and bring it back into public use as a major new cultural venue. This follows a grant of £50,000 in 2024 to develop the projects business case.
In addition, S1 Artspace (S1) has been awarded a further £10,000 Project Viability Grant from the Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) to support the development of the scheme. This grant will enable S1 to further refine its vision for the site and ensure that the building’s unique architectural and historical features are preserved anda celebrated.
Oliver Coppard, South Yorkshire’s Mayor, commented: “From the Arctic Monkeys to Self Esteem, from the Crucible to Warp Films, from Doncaster’s Danum to Barnsley’s Cooper galleries, Joe Scarborough to Peachzz… South Yorkshire’s cultural and creative talent punches above its weight.
“But for a long time we haven’t
had the infrastructure to support our creative talent. Now, not only will the S1 Artspace hub provide this much-needed focal point for our cultural industries, it will make an invaluable contribution to our heritage by supporting the wider transformation of Sheffield’s Castlegate area into a vibrant destination for visitors and local people.”
This latest investment follows the commencement of essential repair works on the building by heritage specialists, Pinnacle Conservation. These works, which began in February 2025, are focused on securing the structural integrity of the site, addressing water ingress, and removing outdated interior alterations.
Once complete, S1 will launch a
public consultation to share its plans and invite public feedback on the project’s design and future use.
Louise Hutchinson, Strategic Director of S1 Artspace, said:
“This additional funding is an important step towards realising our vision for S1 Artspace’s new home.
“The support from SYMCA and the Architectural Heritage Fund demonstrates the confidence in our plans and the importance of cultural investment in the region.
“We are incredibly grateful for their support, which is helping us make progress towards transforming this remarkable building into a dynamic and accessible cultural venue for Sheffield and beyond.”
S1’s redevelopment forms part of a broader city centre strategy to revitalise Castlegate, an area rich in heritage and cultural significance. The project will complement the regeneration of the Castle site, forthcoming
Harmony Works venue, and other initiatives aimed at strengthening Sheffield’s cultural infrastructure. Further details on the next stages of the project, including public consultation events, will be announced in the coming months.
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BLADES CONSIGNED TO PLAY-OFFS AFTER EASTER LOSS
United’s automatic promotion hopes ended at Turf Moor on Monday evening, but the season remains very much alive.
Tom Cannon scored his first goal in red and white to cancel out Josh Brownhill’s opener, only for the Burnley skipper to score the decisive goal from the penalty spot before the break.
Boss Wilder made four changes for the Easter Monday trip to Lancashire. Moore, Robinson, Brereton Diaz and Cannon all started against the Clarets, as Holding, Brewster, Rak-Sakyi and Campbell dropped to the bench. United had a sight of goal inside the opening 60 seconds, but Moore was denied by Trafford
after Cannon had got in behind the home defence. The Blades number nine then tested Trafford again with a powerfully struck left-footed effort having found space from a Burrows free kick.
Having kept the hosts quiet early on, Edwards saw his shot blocked by Robinson before Hamer was cautioned for a on
Brownhill, who opened the scoring on the rebound on 27 minutes from the subsequent free kick. An unfortunate slip by Burrows had allowed Edwards time to cross from the right and the ball bounced favourable for Cullen off Moore, who was initially denied by Cooper.
The Blades refused to lay down thought and after
THE PERFECT RESPONSE
Danny Röhl gave full credit to his players for the hard-fought 2-1 win over Middlesbrough on Easter Monday. Wednesday came from behind to dent the Teesiders’ play-off ambitions and Röhl was delighted with the display at both ends of the field.
PLANNING REFUSED FOR MILLERS LAND
Plans to build more than 160 homes on land once earmarked for a football club’s training ground development have been refused.
Sheffield City Council’s planning officers last week rejected an outline application to transform the land just off Bawtry Road, which was previously considered as a site for Rotherham United’s training ground. A report said the development was
Harsh words followed the Good Friday defeat at Stoke, but Röhl said the reverse was true after the Boro success:
“I am proud of my players, they were outstanding today and this was the perfect response for me.
“We played with big momentum and came
expected to support the employment of 556 people and could generate £4.3 million in tax revenue, along with about £322,000 in council tax.
However, a design and access statement said the 5.6-hectare (13.83 acre) site was “not currently accessible”.
It added: “There are significant opportunities to create walking routes and amenity spaces for the benefit of the wider community.”
The document noted the site would be in a suitable, sustainable and deliverable location, and the development would help support a range of local services.
Applicant Barratt & David Wilson Homes said in its planning statement that “the site was previously
back from one blow, then Pierce saved the penalty and that moment, the noise was incredible.
“The supporters played their part in this win, thank you to them, because the atmosphere was fantastic.
“We played front-foot football at both ends of the pitch, we played with
used for recreation and sports purposes, but historic aerial photography regression suggests that the site has not been laid out, or used as, a playing pitch for over a decade.”
However, a decision notice from the planning
momentum, and we fully deserved this win.
“We had six defenders out, I thought we had to play with a back four for this game, and we played so well.
“Today the players take the flowers! For me, today is all about them, they deserve all the credit they will receive.”
department said the plans would “result in the loss of playing fields, which are not demonstrably surplus to requirements”. It added no appropriate replacement playing fields had been proposed to replace them.
Moore saw his progress halted by Esteve, Cannon restored parity on 37 minutes, firing hard and high into the roof of the net, with Hamer claiming the assist. But it was Burnley who scored the third goal from the penalty spot after Ahmedhodžić was penalised for a foul on Flemming late in the half, after the pair had tangled
moments before. From the spot, Brownhill sent Cooper the wrong way. Content with what they had in the bag as they looked to secure a return to the Premier League, Burnley sat back from the off in the second half, but a quick break saw Hamer and Cannon combined to free Brereton Diaz, but he blazed over as he advanced towards the
penalty area. The home side were managing the game well, stifling the Blades, despite the introduction of RakSakyi and Campbell, followed by McCallum and Seriki as Pires was booked for halting the progress of the Crystal Palace loanee. Chasing at least a point with the clock against the Blades threw on Brewster, but
the home side, who have the best defence in the second tier, used their experience to keep the visitors at arm’s length, with McCallum’s header that went over late on the closest United came to spoiling the home party, that ensued following the full-time whistle.
DONNY GO TOP WITH TWO TO GO
Rovers made it back to back 3-0 wins with a dominant triumph over Colchester United.
Goals from Harry Clifton and Jordan Gibson capped a brilliant first half from Rovers, who raced out of the blocks before controlling the game superbly.
Pressure from the visitors was soaked up excellently after the break, with the end of Colchester’s challenge confirmed when Owura Edwards was dismissed for a second bookable offence.
And Patrick Kelly wrapped up the win in stoppage time, as Rovers moved top of the Sky Bet League Two standings.
Grant McCann kept faith with the same side that started the win over Tranmere on Good Friday and named the same bench also. Rovers roared out of the blocks and dominated the ball in the early stages.
The deadlock was broken after just nine minutes.
Clifton switched play on half way before racing into the box to net at the far post after Luke Molyneux powered the ball across goal from the byline. Chances were at a premium, yet Rovers remained in full control. And the lead was extended on 22 minutes.
Molyneux won the ball back in his own half and darted forward, skipping past several challenges to enter the box before sliding a pass in for Gibson, who drilled through the keeper’s legs.
The work off the ball for Rovers was outstanding for much of the afternoon and ensured Colchester finished the half without a meaningful chance as their attacking routes were effectively shut down.
As expected, a Colchester side looking to cement a top seven
place emerged strong for the second half. And they should have halved the deficit soon after the restart when Edwards found Kyreece Lisbie unmarked ten yards out only for the youngster to fire over the bar.
Edwards forced Ted Sharman-Lowe into his only demanding save of the afternoon but the Chelsea loanee responded superbly as he tipped the curling strike wife of the post.
Mandela Egbo’s speculative effort cleared the crossbar as Colchester continued to
be frustrated in the final third.
George Broadbent saw an effort blocked after a good run from substitute Ethan Ennis while Jamie Sterry volleyed over the crossbar from a tight angle.
Edwards was sent off on 80 minutes and Rovers threatened to extend their advantage.
Zain Westbrooke hooked a shot across goal before the third came. Ennis saw a shot blocked on the line by Egbo but Kelly was on hand to fire in from close range and complete the triumph.
